Huge strengths, but massive downsides as well.
I compare SaveDay to tools I've used with similar functionality: MyMind, MyMemo, Eagle, Pocket, Evernote clipper, Notion clipper, etc.
TLDR: If you prioritize YouTube videos and blog articles over anything else, this tool will be a dream for you to use. However, if you want to store bookmarks, product pages, better note-taking features, speedier operation, better integration with other tools, etc., then I recommend you look elsewhere. If you want to use intelligent AI to recall important information when you need it, or to gain insights from your saves, consider other tools first as this feature is still in beta and performs like it's in beta.
Key Strengths of SaveDay:
1) SaveDays capture tool is incredibly powerful. While saving you can add notes, sticky notes, categorize, and even create reminders. The save/note options also appear on the bottom of YouTube videos for quick access (on desktop). The only significant thing missing from its capture ability is the ability to select a portion of the screen to capture and omit everything else. Evernotes web clipper has this ability and it's very useful.
2) SaveDay is THE best capture tool I've found for extracting info from, and taking notes on YouTube videos.
3) The AI tagging is excellent, better than similar tools. However, I wish there was an easier way to sort by similar tags in the categories tab or its own tab.
4) This tool has the best UI layout of your saves. It's seriously good. A large image on the left and on the right is a column with AI tags and a "feed" with your AI summaries and notes. Buttons are readily available to get insights or add additional notes. The one drawback is your own notes can get lost within the summaries.
Downsides:
1) While SaveDay is great for YouTube videos and most blog articles, it is NOT a bookmark manager of any kind. It is also AWFUL at pulling information from certain sites (Reddit, Social Media, certain product pages). Another example is that it refuses to save info from the page of a Chrome extension product page. So while SaveDay has the best capture tool, it's also the most picky with content you throw at it.
2) It currently requires integration with Microsoft OneDrive to be able to save PDFs, Images, and documents.
3) There's no manual capture button anywhere you can paste a link, initiate an upload, etc. You have to drag and drop things for manual capture.
4) The "Canvas" tool which allows you to get insights from your saves doesn't perform well. NOTE: This feature is in Beta as of this review. But other programs have this available now.
5) The tool is slower at loading content than the competitors I've tested. I still wouldn't say it's awful, but I can't help but feel it's a downgrade by comparison.
Note: The Tier 1 30 key points per month is 30 AI summaries of content. Considering this is the main function of the entire app, this is quite low. You'll want to opt for Tier 2 at a minimum.
Lisa_SaveDay
Oct 25, 2024Thank you for the detailed feedback! 😊
We appreciate your insights into both the strengths and weaknesses of SaveDay. It’s clear that you have a lot of experience with similar tools, and your perspective is incredibly valuable to us. I'll address some of your points:
Key Strengths:
1. We're thrilled to hear that SaveDay's capture tool, particularly for YouTube, stands out for you. The ability to annotate, categorize, and even set reminders directly while saving is something we’ve worked hard on. The suggestion about adding a screen capture feature is a great one—I'll make sure to pass it along to our team.
2. It's awesome to hear that our AI tagging is working well for you. We'll definitely look into making tag sorting more intuitive. A dedicated tab for tag organization could be a great way to improve this.
3. Thank you for the compliments on the UI—creating a clean and functional layout is a top priority for us, so it’s encouraging to know it's resonating well.
Downsides:
1. We perform best with publicly accessible content, so there are some limitations when it comes to saving private or restricted pages.
2. Integrating with OneDrive is part of our ongoing development efforts. We’re working hard to improve this, and updates will be shared with our community as progress is made.
3. We recognize that the current drag-and-drop feature can be limiting. As part of our upcoming updates, we are planning to integrate with Google Drive, making file uploads and management more seamless.
4. The "Canvas" tool is indeed in Beta, and we appreciate your patience as we continue to refine it. We aim to make this feature more reliable and insightful over time.
5. Performance improvements are a priority, and we acknowledge that speed is an area where we can do better. We're continuously working to optimize loading times for a smoother experience.
Thank you once again for your thoughtful and comprehensive review. We are committed to making SaveDay a better experience, and your feedback is a significant part of that journey!